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- Actress
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Karen Sheila Gillan was born and raised in Inverness, Scotland, as the only child of Marie Paterson and husband John Gillan, who is a singer and recording artist. She developed a love for acting very early on, attending several youth theatre groups and taking part in a wide range of productions at her school, Charleston Academy.
At age 16, Karen decided she wanted to pursue her acting career further and, studied under the renowned theatre director Scott Johnston at the Performing Arts Studio Scotland. She later attended the prestigious Italia Conti Academy in London. During her first year, she landed a role on Rebus (2000) and soon appeared in a variety of programs including Channel 4's Stacked (2008) and The Kevin Bishop Show (2008), as well as a two-year stint on the long-running series Doctor Who (2005). Karen also stars in the film Outcast (2010), starring James Nesbitt. Her most recent starring role is as Eliza Dooley on the situation comedy Selfie (2014).- Actor
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Born in Inverness, Scotland, Erik's family emigrated to New Zealand when he was seven. A love of theatre began at primary school and after completing a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Victoria University Wellington he was selected to attend the national drama school, Toi Whakaari/ New Zealand Drama School. Once graduated Erik worked extensively in theatre in New Zealand before moving to Australia in 1995. He has enjoyed a successful trans-Tasman career since and resides with his wife Caitlin and two children, Eilish and Magnus in the small hamlet of Port Willunga, South Australia.
Erik will next be seen in BLACK SNOW with Travis Fimmel, BLUEBACK with Eric Bana and Mia Wasikowska and Kick Gurry's CAUGHT with Sean Penn, Mathew Fox, Bella Heathcote and Bryan Brown. In 2021 he played the lead role of Hoaggie in James Ashcroft's thriller COMING HOME IN THE DARK which had its world premiere at Sundance 2021. Also, Roderick Mackay's debut feature film THE FURNACE, which received critical acclaim at its world premiere at the 2020 Venice Film Festival and the lead in Daniel J. Phillips' horror feature AWOKEN.
He recently completed production on the ABC series AFTERTASTE, which he also produced, and was last seen on screen in the limited series THE LUMINARIES for the BBC in the role of Dick Mannering alongside Eve Hewson and Eva Green. He is in production on the highly anticipated return of the popular series BACK TO THE RAFTERS for Amazon.
Erik's other film credits include Shawn Seet's STORM BOY alongside Geoffrey Rush and Jai Courtney, Scott Hicks' THE BOYS ARE BACK opposite Clive Owen, Cate Shortland's SOMERSAULT with Sam Worthington, THE BLACK BALLOON opposite Toni Collette, Wayne Hope's NOW ADD HONEY, ACCIDENTS HAPPEN with Geena Davis, BEAUTIFUL and WE'RE HERE TO HELP.
For his outstanding performance in SOMERSAULT, Erik was awarded the Australian Film Institute (AFI) Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2004 and was nominated for a Film Critics Circle of Australia Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. In 2008, Erik was again nominated for an AFI Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the multi-award winning film THE BLACK BALLOON. Erik was also nominated for Best Actor in a Feature Film for WE'RE HERE TO HELP, and Best Actor in a TV Drama for THE MILLION DOLLAR CONMAN at the 2008 NZ Film Awards.
Erik was awarded the Silver Logie in 2016 for his performance as 'George Turner' in 800 WORDS and in 2003 for his performance as 'Dr Mitch Stevens' in the television drama series ALL SAINTS. He has been nominated a further eight times for the Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor Award and in 2011 he was also nominated for the Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Actor. Erik is well known for his role as the head of the Rafter family in Australia's top rating TV drama PACKED TO THE RAFTERS and his other television credits include the AACTA Award winning first series of THE CODE, Rowan Woods' miniseries THE BROKEN SHORE adapted from the Peter Temple novel, THE ALICE, BLACKJACK: DEAD MEMORY, MDA, THROUGH MY EYES, THE MILLION DOLLAR CONMAN, WILDSIDE, 13 GANTRY ROAD, PACIFIC DRIVE, HERCULES and XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS.
Erik's theatre credits include the sold-out season of THE SPEECHMAKER for the Melbourne Theatre Company; THE SPLINTER for the Sydney Theatre Company; JULIUS CAESAR, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, ALL MY SONS and ANGELS IN AMERICA for the Auckland Theatre Company; and SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, HAMLET and GYPSY for the Court Theatre.- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Sean Buchanan was born in Inverness, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Rebus (2024), Eat, Love, London (2023) and Lair (2021).- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Lorne Balfe was born on 23 February 1976 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. He is a composer, known for The Lego Batman Movie (2017), Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) and Black Widow (2021).- Elspet Gray was born on 12 April 1929 in Inverness, Inverness Shire, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), Six with Rix (1972) and Fly Away Peter (1948). She was married to Brian Rix. She died on 18 February 2013 in London, England, UK.
- Gemma Forbes was born in Inverness, Inverness Shire, Scotland, UK. She is known for Ocean's Eight (2018), 5lbs of Pressure (2024) and The Truth About Lies (2018).
- Carol Kirkwood was born on 29 May 1962 in Morar, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK. She is an actress, known for Hollyoaks (1995), Children in Need (2002) and Breakfast (2000). She has been married to Steve Randall since 27 December 2023. She was previously married to Jimmy Kirkwood.
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- Director
- Additional Crew
Andy Harries was born on 8 April 1954 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. He is a producer and director, known for The Queen (2006), Mad Dogs (2011) and The Crown (2016).- Jimmy Chisholm was born on 16 September 1956 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. He is an actor, known for Braveheart (1995), The Angels' Share (2012) and Ivanhoe (1997).
- Writer
- Producer
- Script and Continuity Department
Ian MacKintosh was born on 26 July 1940 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. Ian was a writer and producer, known for Thundercloud (1979), Warship (1973) and The Sandbaggers (1978). Ian was married to Sharron Carter. Ian died in July 1979 in Alaska, USA.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Justin Ryan was born in February 1967 in Inverness, Inverness Shire, Scotland, UK. He is an actor, known for Ant & Dec's Christmas Show (2009), Great Canadian Cottages (2018) and Stars in Their Eyes (1990). He has been married to Colin McAllister since 15 February 2008.- Kate Coleridge was born on 22 September 1943 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. She is an actress, known for The Cedar Tree (1976), BBC Play of the Month (1965) and The Dancing Years (1976).
- Additional Crew
- Stunts
- Producer
Andrew Simpson was born in 1967 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. He is a producer, known for Fallout (2024), John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) and Dog (2022).- Additional Crew
- Music Department
Onna White was born on 24 March 1922 in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is known for Oliver! (1968), Pete's Dragon (1977) and The Music Man (1962). She was married to Larry Douglas. She died on 8 April 2005 in West Hollywood, California, USA.- Director
- Producer
- Production Manager
Susan Belbin was born on 20 October 1948 in Inverness, Inverness Shire, Scotland, UK. She is a director and producer, known for One Foot in the Grave (1990), Jonathan Creek (1997) and 'Allo 'Allo! (1982).- As Gordon Daviot, she was a famous well-known playwright during the 1930s, and, as Gordon Daviot, published her first mystery novel, "The Man In The Queue". For the second, "A Shilling For Candles", she took a family name, Josephine Tey, under which she published a further six.
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- Writer
- Producer
Murray Grigor was born in 1939 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. He is a director and writer, known for The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright (1983), Cumbernauld Hit (1977) and Sean Connery's Edinburgh (1983).- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Little Milton was born on 7 September 1933 in Inverness, Mississippi, USA. He is known for Ride Along (2014), Deuces Wild (2002) and To Sleep with Anger (1990). He was married to Lesterine Patricia Campbell. He died on 4 August 2005 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.- Actor
- Composer
- Sound Department
Malcolm Jones was born on 12 July 1959 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Runrig: Protect and Survive (1988), Runrig - Party on the moor (2014) and Runrig: Live at Stirling Castle (1997).- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
Johnny Colley was born on 23 October 1964 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. He is a cinematographer, known for Never Let Me Go (2010), Under the Skin (2013) and The World's End (2013).- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Actor
Jack MacKenzie was born on 13 September 1892 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. He was a cinematographer and actor, known for Wildcat Bus (1940), The Snowshoe Trail (1922) and The Lodge in the Wilderness (1926). He was married to Peggy Custer and Elizabeth MacKenzie. He died on 19 December 1979 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Additional Crew
Simon Fraser 15th Lord Lovat was born on 9 July 1911 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. He is known for The Longest Day (1962), V.I.P.-Schaukel (1971) and This Is Your Life (1955). He was married to Rosamond Broughton. He died on 16 March 1995 in Beauly, Scotland, UK.- Robert David MacDonald was born on 27 August 1929 in Elgin, Inverness Shire, Scotland, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Shallow Grave (1994), Scarlet and Black (1993) and Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965). He died on 19 May 2004.
- John Graham was born in 1931 in Inverness, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for Paul of Tarsus (1960), Private Potter (1963) and Quatermass and the Pit (1967). He died on 5 March 2015 in England, UK.
- Producer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
Born Inverness, Scotland in 1954, James Mackay studied film at North East London Polytechnic (now University of East London). After graduating he became Secretary of the London Film-Maker's Co-op and then Cinema Programmer. In the late 1970's Mackay produced a series of programs for the Edinburgh International Film Festival titled New British Avant-Garde films and programmed similar for the Forum section of the Berlin Film Festival later he would revisit curating as Film and Video curator of the B2 gallery 1981 - 83. He began producing in 1981 through Dark Pictures, the firm that he founded as a production and marketing company for new films and video, beginning with a series of shorts by Derek Jarman.
Those early years, 1981 - 1984, saw him produce three notable video to cinema projects; Jarman's excellent "Imagining October" and Ron Peck's highly acclaimed "What can I do with a Male Nude?", both shorts, and Jarman's feature "The Angelic Conversation".
In 1985 Mackay produced a documentary "Super Eight" for Channel 4 Television about the History of Super 8mm film-making from home movie format to political and artistic tool as well as developing Jarman's "Caravaggio" for the BFI.
In 1986 James Mackay produced "The Last of England", (Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award - Best Independent Film 1988), as well as a series of music videos, for among others, The Smiths (The Queen is Dead & Ask), Bob Geldof (In the Pouring Rain & I Cry Too) and the Pet Shop Boys, (It's a Sin & Rent). "The Queen is Dead" was released theatrically as a 35mm short. He also produced the Jarman sequence, "Depuis Le Jour", for the multi-directional feature "Aria" in the same year.
In 1989 Mackay, with his company Basilisk, produced the operatic short film "Biennale Apollo" for the Venice Biennale Musica and the film projections for the Pet Shop Boys' 1989 tour and also produced the video of the Wembley concert of that tour "Highlights". His next feature, Derek Jarman's "The Garden" (Moscow Film Festival - Audience Prize) a much acclaimed film based on the new testament was released in 1990. The films of 1989, unlike those before, were fully digital in post production achieving an even better screen quality for projection.
In 1992 Mackay produced the highly regarded "Man to Man" for BBC Television, a film of Manfred Karge's text 'Jacke wie Hose' staring Tilda Swinton and directed by John Maybury as well as the best selling video "The Gay Man's Guide to Safer Sex" for the Terrence Higgins Trust.
His 1993 production "Blue" (1993 Michael Powell Award - Best British Feature - EIFF + 1994 Sony Awards - Best Drama Production), has been hailed internationally as Jarman's masterpiece. 1993 saw him produce the video "So Young" (Suede) as well as Patti Smith and Suede videos for the new Red Hot compilation "No Alternative". In 1994 Mackay completed "Glitterbug" (Derek Jarman & Brian Eno), a co-production with BBC Television Arena and developed a multimedia CD-Rom based on "Blue".
In 1996 Mackay produced the dance film "Exit" (directed by Clara van Gool) for BBC Television. In 1998 he was executive producer on "Clublife 98" for BBC Manchester and produced Nina Danino's feature length film "Temenos" for the BFI and ACE.
In 1996 Mackay began to rebuild ties with his native Scotland, lecturing at Napier University - where he introduced digital cinematography as early as 1996 - and working with the Scottish Arts Council on their Lottery Film Committee. In this time he also developed and, produced Bernard Rudden's first feature "Daybreak" (premiered at the 2000 Edinburgh International Film Festival) a project which allowed him to further develop the tape to film process that he pioneered in the eighties and nineties.
Mackay is currently in post production with a multi-screen project about Africans in Europe "Parallel" with Turner Prize nominee Hannah Collins and is developing a new feature, "The Case of the Nymphomaniac Detective", with Lynn Hershman-Leeson.